Amanda Traver, of Bridgeport, and her daughter Alivia Garcia,10 months, pose for a photo with Elmo before the start of fireworks at Short Beach in Stratford, Conn. on Wednesday July 3, 2013. Elmo came to the beach as part of entertainment provided by Lynn Lewis and Friends. less

Amanda Traver, of Bridgeport, and her daughter Alivia Garcia,10 months, pose for a photo with Elmo before the start of fireworks at Short Beach in Stratford, Conn. on Wednesday July 3, 2013. Elmo came to the ... more